Annette
Seen it?2021 | 140 min | Drama, Romance
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (71% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it drew serious awards attention, despite a box office loss. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics. If you loved Lost Highway, start here.
- The mood
- Warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 20 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect violence.
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
In present-day Los Angeles, controversial stand-up comedian Henry McHenry and internationally renowned opera singer Ann Defrasnoux form the façade of a happy couple in the spotlight. Ann gives birth to a baby girl named Annette, who possesses an exceptional gift that will change all of their lives forever.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
71% on Rotten Tomatoes, 67 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.7 out of 10
- AwardsStrong
Won 1 Cannes award: Cannes Film Festival: Best Director. Also nominated for 1 Golden Globe. Plus 9 other awards.
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$4 million worldwide on a $16 million budget; interest faded quickly after launch
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 80K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Leos Carax
- Adam DriverHenry McHenry
- Marion CotillardAnn Desfranoux
- Simon HelbergThe Accompanist
- Devyn McDowellAnnette in Prison
- Natalia LafourcadeSpecial Guest / The Police
- Sinay BavurheChorus Girl
- Franziska GrohmannChorus Girl
- Rachel MulowayiChorus Girl
- Christiane TchouhanChorus Girl
- Iman EuropeChorus Girl